This week I’m continuing to share queer romance novels for Pride Month. For today’s list have 10 gay romance novels for you to check out. You can also check out last week’s queer romance list and look ahead to see what I have planned for the rest of the month:
- Trans and Non-Binary Romance Books
- Gay Romance Books
- Lesbian Romance Books
- Bi and Pan Romance Books
For the past week, I’ve really enjoyed listening to romance audiobooks through my library. It’s so easy to just throw on some headphones and go for a walk while I listen to my book. I also like doing chores while I listen to audiobooks because it makes time go by so much more quickly. The only downsides to listening to audiobooks through my library are that there’s a limited selection and I often have to wait over a month to get the book I want.
Recently, I finally got my hands on Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall after waiting months, and it was SO GOOD. It’s so hard to find non-movie romantic comedies that are actually funny, but Boyfriend Material actually made me laugh out loud! Even though it’s already popular I had to include it in this list because I loved it so much. But don’t worry, I also have plenty of lesser-known gay romance novels for you to check out!
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Gay Romance Novels
1. Heart of Stone by Johannes T. Evans
- Historical fiction
- Paranormal
- Vampire romance
- Slow-burn & pining
2. The Bachelor’s Valet by Arden Powell
- Historical romance
- Fluff/comfort read
3. Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall
- Romantic comedy
- Fake dating trope
- Opposites attract
*Note: I’m aware this is already a wildly popular gay romance book, but I read it recently and absolutely adored it. If by chance you haven’t heard of it, I definitely recommend checking it out!
4. Slippery Creatures (The Will Darling Adventures #1) by K.J. Charles
- Historical romance
- Mystery
*Unlike most other romance series this CANNOT be read as a standalone. The second book follows the same characters and continues their romance.
5. The Doctor’s Discretion by E.E. Ottoman
- Historical romance
- Romance between two gay doctors
- Intersex/trans rep
6. Almost Like Being in Love by Steve Kluger
- Contemporary romance
- First love
- Second chance romance
7. Hockey Bois: A Beer League Romance by A.L. Heard
- Contemporary romance
- Slow-burn
- Hockey romance (OMG!)
8. His Touch (Love Me Right #1) by Gavin M.L. Fletcher
- Contemporary basketball romance
- Drama/angst
*Can be read as a standalone
9. The Nerd Jock Conundrum (College Boys of New Haven #1) by Hayden Hall
- Contemporary college romance
- Nerd x jock relationship
*Can be read as a standalone
10. Never Been Kissed (Boy Meets Boy #1) by Timothy Janovsky
- Contemporary romantic comedy
- To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before but make it gay
What’s your favorite gay romance novel? Let’s chat in the comments!
Isabel
Peyton